Hamas has reportedly welcomed the call for a ceasefire, but it wants Israeli troops to leave Gaza and return displaced Palestinians. Unless the Security Council makes another decision to enforce its demands, it's up to Israel and Hamas to decide whether they're going to listen. So, does this mean the fighting will stop? At least for now? Well, probably not. The United States who is a very powerful actor in international relations, and who has usually protected Israel, from consequences at the Security Council is potentially no longer willing to do that. This time the US decided not to vote, which meant the resolution could pass.ĭR JULIETTE MCINTYRE, INTERNATIONAL LAW, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA: It's a very important step. It's something the Security Council has voted on several times but every other time it's been vetoed, usually by the US.ĭR JULIETTE MCINTYRE, INTERNATIONAL LAW, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA: It's always different factors so, for example, failing to condemn Hamas, for example, was one complaint with one of the resolutions that was put forward. Which is why many world leaders and humanitarian groups have been calling for a ceasefire.ĪNTÓNIO GUTERRES, UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL: Now more than ever it is time for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, it is time to silence the guns. Without aid hundreds of thousands more are facing starvation. Since then, Gazan authorities say more than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed. It's the first time the Security Council has called for a ceasefire since fighting began in Gaza after the militant group that leads it, Hamas, attacked Israel in October last year killing more than 1,200 people, and, taking more than 250 hostage. Last week the UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the rest of the month of Ramadan so that aid can be delivered along with the unconditional release of all hostages being held. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2728, 2024. YAMAZAKI KAZUYUKI, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS, JAPAN: Will those in favour please raise their hand. Which is one the reasons why this was such a big deal. After all, these countries don't always see eye to eye. Permanent members have what's called 'veto power' which means they can stop a decision or resolution from passing with just one vote. Even occasionally, sending in soldiers.ĭR JULIETTE MCINTYRE, INTERNATIONAL LAW, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA: It's obviously fairly rare but in 2011, the Security Council authorised the use of force in Libya, when the Arab League requested that a no-fly zone be imposed over that country.īig decisions like this always come down to a vote and that's where things can get complicated. Together those 15 members have the power to make decisions that other UN member states are bound to follow and if they think it's necessary, they can order things like travel bans, economic sanctions ceasefires. 10 countries are also elected as temporary members of the Security Council for 2 years at a time. The Security Council has 5 permanent members, which were all the major victors of the Second World War. Which was created after World War 2 when people were really keen to never have a war like that ever again. It's one of the 6 main bodies of the United Nations. Its main aim is maintaining peace and security around the world. Welcome to the United Nations Security Council. But what if there was an organisation dedicated to bringing about world peace? Oh, there is. JUSTINA WARD, REPORTER: Throughout history, all around the world, there have been many conflicts and wars. But recently we've been hearing a bit about the Security Council so let's find out more about it. The Security Council was created to, quite literally, bring about world peace. INTRO: All that soon but first today to a very important part of the United Nations. We find out about the history of the minimum wage, learn why our favourite treats are in short supply and follow the incredible journey of a young soccer player. Thanks for hanging out with us again, let's see what's coming up on today's show. Hey, I'm Amelia Moseley and you're watching BTN.
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